My home PC as a virtual network adaptor.

I would like to know if there's any software like this.
The company's Internet environment is kind of complicated. For
security reasons, it has blocked most of the ports. The problem is I
cannot even get Windows updated (download fails), and the network
administrator doesn't know how to or not interested in fixing this
problem.

So what about this? Create a virtual network adaptor in my company PC.
This virtual network adaptor sends all the send requests it gets to a
server that resides on my home PC through port 80 which is not
blocked. Kind of tunnel. If the server on my home PC receives some
data, then it sends back to the virtual network adaptor on my company
PC using port 80. So the whole process is transparent to the
applications running on my company PC. My home PC has a fast broadband
internet connection that is completely wasted when I'm not at home.

Is this a VPN? I still don't know what exactly it is. Anyways, is
there any program that does this out there?

"RealCat" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:e0e1902f-11e5-4f3b-8ff9-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I would like to know if there's any software like this.
> The company's Internet environment is kind of complicated. For
> security reasons, it has blocked most of the ports. The problem is I
> cannot even get Windows updated (download fails), and the network
> administrator doesn't know how to or not interested in fixing this
> problem.
>
> So what about this? Create a virtual network adaptor in my company PC.
> This virtual network adaptor sends all the send requests it gets to a
> server that resides on my home PC through port 80 which is not
> blocked. Kind of tunnel. If the server on my home PC receives some
> data, then it sends back to the virtual network adaptor on my company
> PC using port 80. So the whole process is transparent to the
> applications running on my company PC. My home PC has a fast broadband
> internet connection that is completely wasted when I'm not at home.
>
> Is this a VPN? I still don't know what exactly it is. Anyways, is
> there any program that does this out there?
>


No, it wouldn't be a VPN. VPNs are different and require additional ports to be opened. However, whatever software you are using will more than likely be blocked, whether port 80 is open or not. If what I think is going on with your company, your company has a proxy in place, and more than likely Websense or something similar that will also block many websites, including GoToMyPC, TeamViewer, and many other 'remote' software that use port 443 (secure https or SSL) that allow you to connect to other machines on other networks, will be viewed by network security as connecting to an unauthorized networks, which your PC at home, including your home network, would be considered as such. The reason these type of blocks and security is in place is to protect the corporate environment from malware, things that can possibly cause problems that may effectively cause network productivity issues, viruses, network outages, etc.

As for Windows Update, I'm sure they have their own internal update mechanism possibly using WSUS (Windows Server Update Services - a way that companies can control updates to their machines). Probalby why your admin is not worried about it, unless you are using your own laptop?

I would check with your administrator first to see if what you're planning is allowed. Many companies with advanced security controls do not allow it, and may come under the TOS you more than likely signed when coming onboard. I know in some companies this can be a cause for termination. I used to work in a large pharma, and that was the policy. Matter of fact we had devices in place that actively scanned for such type of connections and automatically block them, then alert us, with IP and internal switch port number so we can identify who it is.

My advise is to ask first.

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RealCat <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> I would like to know if there's any software like this.
> The company's Internet environment is kind of complicated. For
> security reasons, it has blocked most of the ports. The problem is I
> cannot even get Windows updated (download fails), and the network
> administrator doesn't know how to or not interested in fixing this
> problem.
>
> So what about this? Create a virtual network adaptor in my company PC.
> This virtual network adaptor sends all the send requests it gets to a
> server that resides on my home PC through port 80 which is not
> blocked. Kind of tunnel. If the server on my home PC receives some
> data, then it sends back to the virtual network adaptor on my company
> PC using port 80. So the whole process is transparent to the
> applications running on my company PC. My home PC has a fast broadband
> internet connection that is completely wasted when I'm not at home.
>
> Is this a VPN? I still don't know what exactly it is. Anyways, is
> there any program that does this out there?

All technological issues aside, you're trying to bypass the company's IT
policies. This is never a good idea, even if you think the policies are
stupid. If they *are* stupid, you need to take this up with your management
with a well-thought-out description of the problems and the reasons you
think they need to be changed. If they won't, then let it go. It isn't your
computer. It's the company's, and if they want to be stupid about it that's
their business.

"RealCat" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:e0e1902f-11e5-4f3b-8ff9-(E-Mail Removed)...
> I would like to know if there's any software like this.
> The company's Internet environment is kind of complicated. For
> security reasons, it has blocked most of the ports. The problem is I
> cannot even get Windows updated (download fails), and the network
> administrator doesn't know how to or not interested in fixing this
> problem.
>
> So what about this? Create a virtual network adaptor in my company PC.
> This virtual network adaptor sends all the send requests it gets to a
> server that resides on my home PC through port 80 which is not
> blocked. Kind of tunnel. If the server on my home PC receives some
> data, then it sends back to the virtual network adaptor on my company
> PC using port 80. So the whole process is transparent to the
> applications running on my company PC. My home PC has a fast broadband
> internet connection that is completely wasted when I'm not at home.
>
> Is this a VPN? I still don't know what exactly it is. Anyways, is
> there any program that does this out there?
>

In other words, your company has imposed a security policy that YOU don't
agree with and you want help in bypassing the security system?
I presume then that YOU will accept FULL responsibility for ANY issues that
occur ANYWHERE on the network since YOU are bypassing the security (such as
the introduction of a Virus or Malwale or worse).

The security system is there for a reason, if you disagree with it then talk
to your senior management about YOUR specific requirements and why you need
something special.

You request is best described as dangerous and most company would take
SERIOUS action against you when your bypass was discovered. In the company I
work for, the response is very simple - you would be instantly dismissed!

Neil..

"NeilH" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>
> "RealCat" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:e0e1902f-11e5-4f3b-8ff9-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> I would like to know if there's any software like this.
>> The company's Internet environment is kind of complicated. For
>> security reasons, it has blocked most of the ports. The problem is I
>> cannot even get Windows updated (download fails), and the network
>> administrator doesn't know how to or not interested in fixing this
>> problem.
>>
>> So what about this? Create a virtual network adaptor in my company PC.
>> This virtual network adaptor sends all the send requests it gets to a
>> server that resides on my home PC through port 80 which is not
>> blocked. Kind of tunnel. If the server on my home PC receives some
>> data, then it sends back to the virtual network adaptor on my company
>> PC using port 80. So the whole process is transparent to the
>> applications running on my company PC. My home PC has a fast broadband
>> internet connection that is completely wasted when I'm not at home.
>>
>> Is this a VPN? I still don't know what exactly it is. Anyways, is
>> there any program that does this out there?
>>
>
> In other words, your company has imposed a security policy that YOU don't
> agree with and you want help in bypassing the security system?
> I presume then that YOU will accept FULL responsibility for ANY issues
> that
> occur ANYWHERE on the network since YOU are bypassing the security (such
> as
> the introduction of a Virus or Malwale or worse).
>
> The security system is there for a reason, if you disagree with it then
> talk
> to your senior management about YOUR specific requirements and why you
> need
> something special.
>
> You request is best described as dangerous and most company would take
> SERIOUS action against you when your bypass was discovered. In the company
> I
> work for, the response is very simple - you would be instantly dismissed!
>
> Neil..
>
>

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